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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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